Scottish International Week 2026 Launches Global Programme as Registration Opens
Scottish International Week 2026 Launches Global Programme as Registration Opens
Scottish International Week returns from November 30th to December 4th , bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs and experts from around the world to explore international opportunities, innovation and business growth.
Registration is now open for Scottish International Week 2026, with a five-day programme designed to connect Scotland's business community with knowledge, expertise and opportunities from across the globe.
Organised by Scottish Business Network (SBN), the annual initiative brings together people working across international markets, industries and sectors to share their experiences, discuss emerging opportunities and strengthen Scotland's global business connections.
Now in its ninth year, Scottish International Week has become an established platform for bringing international perspectives into conversations about Scotland's economic future.
Five Days of Global Knowledge and Connections
Starting on St Andrew’s Day, this year's programme features a combination of live online discussions, recorded interviews, in-person gatherings and partner events.
The agenda covers a broad range of subjects relevant to Scottish businesses, including international market opportunities, artificial intelligence, innovation, cybersecurity, leadership, sales and business growth. Sessions will explore the experiences of entrepreneurs and business leaders operating in different parts of the world, alongside conversations about emerging technologies, international partnerships and the challenges of building successful businesses.
The programme also highlights the role of Scotland's international community in creating connections between Scottish organisations and opportunities overseas. With contributions from speakers based in Scotland and internationally, the week is designed to make global knowledge and expertise accessible to businesses of different sizes and stages of development.
Making Scotland's Global Connections Work for Business
Scottish International Week was established in 2018 with the aim of bringing together Scotland's international business community and encouraging greater collaboration across borders.
Since then, it has developed into an annual programme connecting entrepreneurs, business leaders, industry specialists and organisations with a shared interest in Scotland's international success.
Scott Dalgleish, CEO of Scottish Business Network, said:
“Every day, people across our network are building businesses, developing new ideas, making connections and discovering opportunities in markets around the world., and at Scottish Business Network, we see it as our responsibility to bring that knowledge and those opportunities back to the wider Scottish business community.
Scottish International Week is about connecting people in Scotland with those who are already out there, opening doors, sharing what they've learned and helping others see what's possible. We have an extraordinary international network, and we want to make sure as many people as possible can benefit from it.”
A Programme for Scotland's Wider Business Community
While international trade and market expansion remain important themes, Scottish International Week is designed to appeal to a wider business audience.
The programme includes discussions on technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation, alongside insights into the opportunities and challenges facing businesses in different international markets. Participants will be able to hear from people with direct experience of building businesses, developing partnerships and navigating unfamiliar markets.
The week will also provide opportunities to discover the work of organisations strengthening Scotland's international relationships, including those connecting Scottish communities overseas. Rather than focusing exclusively on individual industries or markets, the programme aims to encourage conversations across sectors and bring together people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to connect.
Registration Now Open
Registration for Scottish International Week 2026 is now open.
Participants can register for the week and explore the full programme, choosing the sessions and conversations most relevant to their interests.
The mix of online, recorded and in-person events allows people to participate from Scotland and around the world.
Scottish International Week 2026 takes place from Monday 30th November to Friday 4th December 2026.